Description
This insightful work explores the intricate relationship between assessment and educational success. The authors, comprised of experts in the fields of testing and assessment, delve into the cognitive processes that underlie learning and the importance of designing effective assessments that truly reflect student understanding.
Through a comprehensive examination of current practices and research, the book emphasizes the need for assessments that go beyond mere measurement. It advocates for a more nuanced approach that considers diverse learner needs and contexts, providing both educators and policymakers with valuable insights into enhancing the effectiveness of educational assessment.
Through a comprehensive examination of current practices and research, the book emphasizes the need for assessments that go beyond mere measurement. It advocates for a more nuanced approach that considers diverse learner needs and contexts, providing both educators and policymakers with valuable insights into enhancing the effectiveness of educational assessment.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
382 pages
Language
English
Published
Sep 27, 2001
Publisher
National Academies Press
ISBN-10
0309074274
ISBN-13
9780309074278